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ODOT preparing for winter storm

Posted by Staff on December 22, 2022 - 7:30am

A winter storm is looming, looking to disrupt travel for the Christmas holiday.

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in District 1 and District 2, which includes 16 counties throughout northwest Ohio, are preparing by checking trucks and all equipment; and organizing full-time, auxiliary, and seasonal employees to prepare them to begin 12-hour shifts when needed.

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Area Agency on Aging 3 December news

Posted by Staff on December 18, 2022 - 7:00am

The Area Agency on Aging 3 has issued its December 2022 newsletter including articles on

Using local resources and connections

How to manage holiday stress

Adult Protective Services coverage including the recent addition of Hardin County

Staffers providing specialized assistance

Calendar of awareness and events

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Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway approved

Posted by Paula Scott on December 16, 2022 - 9:48am

By Paula Scott

On Wednesday, December 14, a local contingent witnessed the legislative steps creating the Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway between mile markers 139 and 143 on Interstate 75 in Bluffton. The group met with House Speaker Robert Cupp (R-Lima) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton), toured the state house and, according to Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder, “were given the red carpet treatment.”

Those present were JAMPD Park Ranger Chad Cupples, who initiated the request to create a memorial highway; Ricki Francis, widow of Officer Francis; Taylor Born, daughter of Officer Francis; Bluffton Police Chief Ryan M. Burkholder, Sgt. Tyler Hochstetler, and Lt. Matt Oglesbee. The group was introduced to legislators from the balcony.

Chad Cupples began his inquiries about a memorial highway in April 2022 and began working with the area representatives to form an official request. On Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session, the Ohio House and Senate voted on bills including memorial highway designations. 

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Bluffton Lions Club December newsletter

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 8:12am

The Bluffton Lions Club has shared its December newsletter, attached.

The club reports that approximately 80 persons enjoyed the Lion’s meal on December 1 at the Bluffton Senior Center with $192 collected for the Food Bank.

Homemade bread was baked by Lion John Rich. Lions participating: John Rich, chairman; Tracy Steele; Gene Long; Corwin Croy; Bill Watkins; Jesse Blackburn; Gary Graham; Jan Emmert; Clair Winebar.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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Two fatal traffic crashes during November on Allen County roads

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 7:15am

LIMA–The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 2 (two) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of November 2022 for a total of 14 fatalities this year. One fatality recorded for this month was a result of a crash that took place in October.

The tables attached represent fatal crashes in Allen County for the entire year of 2022 (through November).

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Universal scholarship application open for Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Posted by Staff on December 13, 2022 - 6:13am

FINDLAY—The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s Universal Scholarship  Application is now open for the Class of 2023 and current or returning college students. 

“With one application, students can match to any of our 140+ scholarship funds depending on the  criteria of each fund,” said Andrea Clements, Scholarship and Business Process Manager at The  Community Foundation. “We have over $420,000 available to award this year to deserving  students taking the next step in their education.” 

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